by Jess | Marketing, Shop Design
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been reading Bernadette Jiwa’s book The Fortune Cookie Principle. Fundamentally, it’s a book about how to tell the story of your brand in a compelling, honest, and unique fashion. Something we all...
by Megan Auman | Etsy, Marketing, Organisation, Shop Design
{Ed Note from Jess} Create & Thrive is growing – and as part of that growth, I’m thrilled to be introducing the first of our new team of writers. Please welcome the fabulous Megan Auman – jeweller, business strategist, artist, designer,...
by Jess | Blogging, Marketing, Shop Design
Most of us probably started out our blog when we didn’t really know what we were doing. If you’re here, reading this, chances are that you’re a creative… which means that you also find it really hard to leave your site alone –...
by Jess | Blogging, Marketing, Shop Design
This is a guest post by Karen Gunton. Visual marketing is a key trend in business right now – people are visual, social media is visual, and visual resonates in a way that words alone often do not. As hand-makers and product sellers, chances are that you have a lot of...
by Megan Eckman | Etsy, Shop Design
Last month we had a great comment on our Ask the Makers post. Someone wanted to know where we each sell our items online and which platform we like best. This is such a great question! Danielle’s Answer: Etsy has always worked best for me. It is SO easy to use...
by Jess | Marketing, Shop Design, Time Management
{Me at the top of King’s Canyon in the US} I’m back! Yes – our epic trip has come to an end, and here I sit, back in front of my familiar computer. It’s a strange feeling, diving back into work after being away for so long. Simultaneously easy...